CONTRIBUTE TO PATRICK’S CAMPAIGN
Patrick Cortesi is the leader Illinois Democrats need — driven, passionate, and proven.
Patrick Cortesi has delivered history-making results as the Chair of the McLean County Democrats. Thanks to his strategic vision and tireless dedication, Democrats hold a majority on the McLean County Board for the first time in history.
A lifelong Democrat, Patrick comes from a proud legacy of labor and activism. He is committed to working families and grassroots organizing — and he knows how to represent our values at every level.
Patrick Cortesi has the experience, integrity, and results-driven leadership we need on the State Central Committee.
Let’s fight forward for Illinois together and meet this moment with one voice and one vision — to create one future.
Endorsements
“Patrick Cortesi understands what it means to stand with working people and do the hard work it takes to win. As Chair of the McLean County Democrats, he’s built a strong, disciplined organization by showing up, building real coalitions, and fighting for fairness and opportunity. In a time when working families need leaders who won’t back down, Patrick has proven he’s up to the challenge. UFCW Local 881 is proud to stand with him as we keep organizing, standing together, and building a Democratic Party that works for everyone.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Patrick, and I’ve seen firsthand his commitment, follow-through, and ability to turn values into results. What he has accomplished in McLean County is impressive — building a strong organization, expanding the coalition, and proving that Democrats can win by showing up and doing the work. Patrick and I share a belief that Democrats in every corner of our state have powerful stories to tell, and that investing in rural communities and candidates is essential to building a durable Democratic Party. I’m proud to support him for State Central Committeeman in the 16th District.”
“As someone who has run for office seven times — and won seven times — I believe that, in politics, first you gotta win. It all starts there. You don’t govern if you don’t win.
That’s why I support Patrick Cortesi. He knows how to win. He embodies the kind of leadership Illinois Democrats need: disciplined, grounded in local issues, and committed to showing up everywhere. He knows what matters most to families here: being able to afford to live a good life — from childhood to old age.
Patrick Cortesi has the experience, the heart, a track record of success and a strong team backing him so he will be ready on day one. I trust him to help build a stronger future for all of Illinois.“
